Lay Me Down
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verse 1:
Em Bm
Driving on through the windmills
G D A
and some of them were still.
Em Bm
Sometimes it's hard to catch the wind
G D A
and bend it to your will.
Em Bm
Even though it's hard to know
G D A
just how the story ends.
Em Bm
The road is long and it takes its time
G D A
on that you can depend.
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Bm A G A G E
Lay me down in the river and wash this place some way.
Bm A G A E G A E
Break me down like sand from a stone, maybe I'll be whole again one day.
E A
Lay me down,
G Bm A G A
Lay me down, maybe I'll be whole again.
E A
Lay me down,
G Bm A G A E
Lay me down, maybe I'll be whole again one day.
verse 2:
Em Bm
Somewhere between heaven and hell
G D A
a soul knows where it's been.
Em Bm
I want to feel my spirits lifted up
G D A
to catch my breath again.
Chorus
How to play Lay Me Down
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Em. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.